Out & About: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is Saturday

Out & About -- Maggie Martin

How about "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The Philadelphia Center fundraiser will be held Saturday at Horseshoe Casino Riverdome, Bossier City; the Cocktail Hour from 5 to 6 p.m. and the Main Auction Event, 6 to 10 p.m.

The invitation points out that the center had provided HIV/AIDS education information and support to northwest Louisiana since 1990. "We bring you this event in order to continue to advance our mission in our community," it stated.

See you there!

Admission: $40, individual, and $150-$2,500, sponsors.

Info: 222-6633, Extension, 11. Website: www.philadelphiacenter.org.

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